Job Description
Join the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health as a Public Health Specialist on our weekend team! This vital role ensures continuous public health services during weekends while maintaining the highest standards of community care. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in public health administration and outreach.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate weekend immunization clinics and health screenings
- Conduct contact tracing for communicable disease reports
- Manage emergency response protocols during weekend hours
- Process vital records and health permits
- Provide public health education to community members
- Collaborate with on-call medical teams
- Maintain accurate weekend health surveillance data
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field
- Virginia Public Health Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Minimum 2 years public health experience
- Valid Virginia driver's license
- Strong crisis communication skills
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts
- Experience with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner)